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Kids - Get creative at Local Food and Craft Gift Fair!
At this year's fair on November 30th and December 1st, we're running Christmas art/craft workshops for kids - as well as parent/guardian and child workshops!
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Are you Brexit Ready?
Check out our full range of Brexit supports
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Let's get started!
Your Local Enterprise Office is the First Stop Shop for when you want to start your own business. Read some of our inspirational case studies to see how the LEO can help.
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Get up to €2500 towards a new website
Business owners who want to create or upgrade their e-commerce website may be eligible for grant support
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Cut costs, boost profits!
Our Lean for Micro programme has resulted in huge savings and increased productivity for small businesses across all sectors.
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Start Your Own Business
This engaging, four week course (two evenings a week) will equip you with the skills you need to get your small business off the to the best start.
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News and Events
Keep up to date with all our upcoming events, training opportunities and local business news.
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Business training workshops
Throughout the year, we run a wide variety of one-day courses on topics such as marketing, social media, financials for small business and website design.
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Welcome to Local Enterprise Office Galway

We are here to help you to start your new business, expand an existing business or help you to reach new markets.

As the first stop shop for your business needs - we're #MakingItHappen

Training courses and workshops

The Local Enterprise Office provides a range of training courses that give small business owners practical skills for their business development. Click here for more.

Boost your Online Trade

Financial Assistance is one of many ways that Local Enterprise Office Galway tries to help businesses grow in the county. The Trading Online Voucher scheme is but one of many of these supports available to businesses.

Making It Happen

‘Brexit? With change comes opportunity.’ Working with Local Enterprise Office Galway has given Peter Morrow of Skylark Electric Attic Stairs a competitiveness boost, helping him future-proof his business.

Latest News

12/11/2019
City pop-up shop to showcase the best of Galway’s premium craft makers and designers...
A special pop-up shop will be launched in the city next month to showcase a range of premium artisan products from some of Galway’s most accomplished craft makers. ...
12/11/2019
City to host free financial health check for female professionals...
A free event to help female professionals across Galway ensure their finances are in order for the coming year is to be held in the city. ...
05/11/2019
Initiative to support start-up firms across Galway to be extended following huge interest...
There’s been a particularly strong interest across Galway in a new national programme, being delivered locally, which helps to support the establishment of start-up firms. ...
31/10/2019
Oranmore jeweller sets sights on new markets
A local jeweller who works from her at-home studio in Oranmore is taking her business online.
01/11/2019
Countdown on to 2019 Local Food and Craft Gift Fair
Local Enterprise Office Galway is gearing up for its 8th annual Local Food and Craft Gift Fair on Saturday the 30th of November and Sunday the 1st of December. The event at the Black Box Theatre will feature over 50 producers and makers from across Galway city and county. ...
01/11/2019
Creative workshops for kids at 2019 Local Food and Craft Fair...
The children can create their own Christmas cards and decorations with the Galway Art Academy team in a safe setting.
31/10/2019
Galway Businesses Can Reap Rewards With Internet Trading Support...
Figures release this week as part of International Internet Day have shown the benefits of being online to small businesses across Galway. ...
18/10/2019
GALWAY CELEBRATES BIGGEST EVER NATIONAL WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DAY...
The largest-ever programme of events for National Women’s Enterprise Day has taken place across the country this week (on October 17th)....
09/10/2019
Simple steps to prepare & protect your small business for Brexit...
08/10/2019
Leading female entrepreneurs from across West to gather in Galway next week to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day...
Some of the most influential female entrepreneurs from across the west are set to gather in Galway next week for a high-level gathering to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day....
08/10/2019
Countdown is on to 8th annual Local Food and Craft Gift Fair...
In a packed Galway calendar, it’s difficult to choose which events are unmissable. One such event is the annual Food, Craft and Gift Fair, held in the Black Box...
24/09/2019
Startup Stories from your Local Enterprise Office
23/09/2019
Fiáin's dapper accessories well-received at Ploughing Championships...
Fiáin, run by Dara and Caitriona Leather, designs and makes a wide range of quirky men’s accessories – from wooden bow-ties to shaving brushes and key-fobs....
17/09/2019
Customs workshop - November 18th
A Customs Training Workshop to help companies with importing and exporting when the UK leaves the European Union is being run by Local Enterprise Office Galway....
17/09/2019
1 year celebrations for Parkmore start-up company
HPS Visions are contractors to the telecommunications industry, and manages the performance of facilities for the industry across the east coast of America....
17/08/2015
Start Your Own Business Training
Over 8 sessions, you'll learn the fundamentals of starting a business, and also whether your own business idea is viable. ...

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Case Studies

01/11/2019
Ambrose and Brid - National Lottery Good Causes
Ambrose and Brid O'Halloran from Claregalway, Co Galway recently created beautiful trophies for the National Lottery Good Causes awards. ...
11/10/2019
TrustAp
How the Local Enterprise Office helped a start-up put the trust back into peer-to-peer transactions...
11/10/2019
Lir Analytical
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Lir Analytical fill a gap in the food processing industry...
11/10/2019
Qualitas Electronics
How the Local Enterprise Office helped one local electronics firm power up - FAST!...
11/10/2019
Mechanical Modular Solutions
How the Local Enterprise Office is helping an off-site modular specialist clean up around the world...
11/10/2019
ShorlaPharma
See how the Local Enterprise Office helped two women get their healthcare business off the ground...
11/10/2019
Gym Plus Coffee
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Irish athleisure brand Gym+Coffee get fit for success...
11/10/2019
The Irish Fairy Door Company
Even a fairytale start-up can benefit from a helping hand from their Local Enterprise Office...
11/10/2019
Big Red Barn
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Big Red Barn become a big success....
11/10/2019
ApriData
How the Local Enterprise Office supports AprilData's data driven growth....
11/10/2019
SAR Consultancy
SECURING ITS FUTURE: HOW THE LEO HELPED SAR CONSULTANCY TO SAFEGUARD SUCCESS...
02/07/2019
Once Upon A Style
Niamh took part in our Start Your Own Business course - and she says the four week programme gave her the push she needed to get her business up and running....
19/11/2018
Skylark electric foldaway attic stairs...
Working with Local Enterprise Office Galway has helped Skylark to future-proof their business. ...
28/09/2018
Clean Cut Meals
22/08/2018
Gran Grans Foods
'Keep positive. Believe in your capabilities. Everybody is born with a gift and with consistency and hard work you will achieve your objectives.'...